Gerald Arpino | |
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Born | Genarro Peter Arpino January 14, 1923 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 29, 2008 | (aged 85)
Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer, director |
Years active | 1950–2007 |
Partner | Robert Joffrey |
Career | |
Former groups | Joffrey Ballet |
Website | arpinojoffreyfoundation |
Gerald Arpino (January 14, 1923 – October 29, 2008) was an American dancer and choreographer. He was the co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet and succeeded Robert Joffrey as its artistic director in 1988.[1]